Gypsum Boards

GypSorb perforated acoustical gypsum boards offer excellent acoustical quality and a dramatic visual appeal. The GypSorb product line features many different perforation patterns and sizes to create the look and feel desired in each project. The gypsum boards contain no VOCs. Using the Hemholtz resonance theorem as a design basis, GypSorb acoustic absorbing gypsum panels consume large quantities of ambient sound energy. This creates significantly quieter atmospheres for any space where the listening or learning environment is critical.

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Washington University Medical Center to Transform

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis-based HOK recently revealed design plans for the new Campus Renewal Project, a 10-year project that will transform the Washington University Medical Center (WUMC). The campus includes Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and the Washington University School of Medicine. The construction and renovation project will encompass all three institutions, focusing on improving the patient and family experience from both a clinical and research perspective.

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YGH-Designed Facility Earns Masonry Award

BEND, Ore. — The Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Health Careers Center, designed by Yost Grube Hall Architecture (YGH) of Portland, recently received a Hammurabi Award from the Masonry and Ceramic Tile Institute of Oregon. The award was first given in 1971, and recognizes architects and contractors for design excellence in the use of masonry.

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John Clements

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has presented John Clements, former director of transportation for Kings Canyon Unified School District in San Joaquin Valley, Calif., with the region’s prestigious Environmental Champion award. Clements was recognized for his work to deploy zero-emission, battery-electric school buses and refrigerated lunch delivery trucks in the San Joaquin Valley, and for his statewide work as a clean transportation advocate.

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Classroom Projector and Control Box

Epson has introduced the PowerLite Pilot 2 Projector Connection and Control Box, a comprehensive, user-friendly solution that consolidates connections and centralizes control of multimedia. The PowerLite Pilot 2 supports advanced connectivity, giving teachers more control for connecting and managing a range of devices. It can be wall mounted for added convenience, and delivers source switching and volume adjustments.

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WSU’s Clean Tech Building Anticipates 2015 Opening

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University has broken ground the new, state-of-the-art Clean Technology Laboratory Building. The 96,000-square-foot, $52.8 million facility will eventually contain the school’s science and engineering programs, and provide a space for students and researchers to tackle a variety of global and environmental challenges.

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